Transylvanian Hound — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Transylvanian Hound — breed standard (FCI: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed's country of origin is Hungary.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* FCI places it in Group 6 (Scent Hounds and Related Breeds), Section 1.2 for medium-sized hounds, with working trial; it is an independent hunting hound that gives tongue on a scent.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Ideal height at the withers is 55–65 cm, with a minimum weight of about 25 kg; overall balance matters more than the exact measure.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, straight, dense and flat, covering even the underside of the belly, longer on the neck, withers, thighs and tail underside, coarse and shiny with an undercoat.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The main colour is black with clearly marked tan points on the eyebrows, muzzle and legs; white marks on the nose, blaze, collar, chest, legs, feet and tail tip are allowed, but white over one-fifth of the body is unwanted.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Temperament is good-natured, courageous and enduring, quiet yet determined and lively, and able to stand extreme weather.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include aggressive or overly shy dogs, clear physical or behavioural abnormality, a head that is too narrow, long or rounded, a faulty stop or short muzzle, a faulty bite, terrier- or sighthound-like ears, a wiry, soft, wavy or sparse coat, and brown or blue colour with markings.